Nocton, Lincolnshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Nocton, Lincolnshire.
Lincolnshire · England · settlement
About Nocton
Nocton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, about 7 miles southeast of Lincoln city centre. With a population of 819 as of the 2011 census, the village features notable sites such as the historic Nocton Hall to the south and the earthwork remnants of Nocton Park Priory nearby. The surrounding areas include the small settlement of Wasps Nest to the east and Nocton Top Cottages to the west, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications.
Population: 912 (2021)
District: North Kesteven
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £249,620 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: East Lindsey
- Parliamentary constituency: Louth and Horncastle
- LSOA: East Lindsey 016A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Nocton.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Nocton.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Nocton based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
10 planning applications found near Nocton.
- - Blacksmiths Cottage 3 Main Street Nocton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BH
Removal of cherry tree
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - Chestnut House The Green Nocton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BG
General pruning of pear tree in rear garden, reduction in height by a third
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-05-11
View full details - - 18 & 19 Old Four Row Main Street Nocton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BH
Re roofing of property to match existing
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - Nocton County Primary School The Green Nocton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BJ
0B33 Fagus sylvatica - Reduce height by 2m and width by 4m. 0B32 Tilia x europaea - Crown lift to 4m over school access. Remove epicormic growth to 4m AGL. Remove deadwood. 0B31 Acer pseudoplatanus -
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - - Pine Lodge The Avenue Nocton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BN
1, Front lawn of property along stream boundary, large Beech tree to reduce in overall height and spread by apprx 30% and reshape to create uniform shape, clear all arisings. 2, No.2 large Holly trees
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-12-17
View full details - - Oak House Potterhanworth Road Nocton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BP
T1 - Conifer - Reduce by up to 3m (as depicted in image with red line) T2 - Conifer - Reduce by up to 4m (as depicted in image with red line)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-12-13
View full details - - Embsay Cottage Main Street Nocton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BH
T1 - Cherry - Reduce crown in line with red line on image provided.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-09-15
View full details - - 37 Wellhead Lane Nocton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BW
Erection of single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2025-08-17
View full details - - Rose Garden The Avenue Nocton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BN
Plum - reduce height to around 6m (approx 19ft)
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-10-30
View full details - - 65 Wellhead Lane Nocton Lincoln Lincolnshire LN4 2BW
Erection of first floor side extension above existing garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: North Kesteven | Date: 2024-04-06
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A brief summary of Nocton in Lincolnshire
Nocton is a picturesque village and civil parish located in the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, about 7 miles southeast of Lincoln city centre. With a population of 819 as of the 2011 census, the village features notable sites such as the historic Nocton Hall to the south and the earthwork remnants of Nocton Park Priory nearby. The surrounding areas include the small settlement of Wasps Nest to the east and Nocton Top Cottages to the west, making it an appealing location for potential planning applications. The settlement has a population of approximately 912 (2021 estimate). It sits within the North Kesteven district.
Property prices in Nocton show an average sale price of £249,620, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Nocton a particularly low-crime area.
Nocton has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Potterhanworth, Dunston, Nocton. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Nocton includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Nocton planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Nocton
In the last 24 months, 16 planning applications were submitted near Nocton. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Nocton may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Nocton were tree works (9), full planning applications (2), listed building and heritage (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
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- Potterhanworth planning applications
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